JPH0326040A - Communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify the operation by applying the connection of a line automatically based on a line connection command signal inputted from a storage medium so as to connect the line without the operation of a handset and an on-hook button. CONSTITUTION:A card 15 is provided with a liquid crystal display section 15a and various touch keys to switch the display of the display section 15a and to enter data. When a destination desired of a call and its telephone number are called on the display section 15a and a dial button 16 is depressed while the card 15 is loaded on a card arrangement section 14, a line connection command signal is outputted by the light emitting of a light emitting element 18b. Then the telephone number displayed on the display section 15a by the light emitting of the light emitting element 18a is transferred sequentially to an operation section 12 and sent to a CPU by the operation section 12. Since the line connection is executed automatically, the line is connected without the operation of a handset or an on-hook button to simplify the operation.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a communication device that uses a storage medium such as a memory card to make a call to a partner communication device. [Prior Art] Conventionally, this type of communication device has been configured to receive telephone number information from the card by installing a card storing a telephone number, and to make a call based on this telephone number information. It has become. [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, although the dialing operation can be simplified by wearing the dial, it is necessary to raise the handset or press the on-hook button to connect the line. There was the inconvenience of having to do this. An object of the present invention is to provide a communication device that can connect a line without operating a handset or an on-hook button. [Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides a communication device in which a storage medium having a telephone number storage function is attached to an input section, and telephone number information from the storage medium is input to make a call operation. The storage medium is provided with a means for adding a line connection command signal to the telephone number information transferred to the input unit side, and has a control means for automatically performing line connection and operation by receiving this line connection command signal. It is characterized by [Function] In the present invention, the line connection operation is automatically executed based on the line connection command signal input from the storage medium, so the line can be connected without operating the handset or on-hook button, and the user The operation can be greatly simplified. [Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The CPU controls the entire facsimile apparatus according to the program stored in the ROM 2, and the RAM 3. Non-volatile RAM 4, character generator (CO) 5, recording section 6, reading section 7, modem section 8,
Network control unit (NCU) 9, operation section 12, display section l3
It controls the The RAM 3 stores the binary image data read by the reading unit 7 or stores the binary image data recorded in the recording unit 6, and transmits the signal modulated by the modem unit 8 via the NCU 9. , which stores the binarized image data output to the telephone line 10. Also, telephone line 10
The analog waveform input from the NCU 9 and the modem 8 are demodulated, and this binary data is stored in the RAM 3. The non-volatile RAM 4 reliably stores data that should be saved even when the power to the facsimile machine is cut off. Further, the non-returnable RAM 4 is used to register the name of the other party and the telephone number of the other party in correspondence through the operation unit 12. Then, based on the program stored in the ROM 2, the CPUI has a function as a transmitting means for transmitting a destination name corresponding to the input destination telephone number to the destination receiver. Character generator (CG) 5 is. JIS code,
This is a ROM that stores characters such as ASCII codes, and extracts character data corresponding to a predetermined code using 2-byte data as necessary under the control of the CPU. The recording unit 6 is composed of a DMA controller, sub CPU, thermal head, TTL IC, etc.
The recording data stored in the RAM 3 is retrieved under the control of the I and printed out as a hard copy. The reading unit 7 includes a DMA controller and a sub CP.
U. Composed of CCD, TTL IC, etc., CP
Based on the control of the UI, the data read using COD is binarized, and the binarized data is sequentially stored in RAM3.
It is to be sent to. Note that the loading state of the document in the reading section 7 can be detected by a document sensor such as a photo sensor provided on the document conveyance path. This document detection signal is input to CPLTI. The modem unit 8 has G3, G2, G1 . It is composed of an FM modem and a clock generation circuit connected to these modems, and modulates the transmission data stored in the RAM 3 based on the control of the CPU, and outputs it to the telephone line 10 via the NCU 9. It is. Furthermore, the modem section 8 introduces an analog signal from the telephone line 10 via the NCU 9, demodulates it, and stores the binarized data in the RAM 3. The NCU 9 switches and connects the telephone line to either the modem section 8 or the telephone set 1l under the control of the CPUI. The telephone 41111 is integrated with a facsimile machine, and the dial operation section is integrated with the operation section 12. Specifically, the telephone set 11 includes a handset, a speech network, a dialer, a numeric keypad, a touch key, and the like. The operation unit 12 includes a key to start transmission, reception, etc.
It consists of a mode selection key that specifies the operating mode such as fine, standard, and automatic reception when transmitting and receiving, and a numeric keypad. Note that the CPU detects the pressed states of these keys and controls each of the above-mentioned parts according to the pressed state. The display section l3 is a liquid crystal display that displays 16 digits, for example, and displays predetermined characters, etc. under the control of the CPU, and is normally arranged above the operation section lz. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the specific configuration of the operating section l2. This operation section l2 includes a numeric keypad, onfu 7 button 1
7 as well as a card placement section l4 into which a card 15 storing a telephone number is mounted. The card l5 used in this embodiment includes a liquid crystal display section 15a that displays the other party and his/her telephone number, and a liquid crystal display section 15a that displays the other party's telephone number.
Various touch keys are provided for switching the display and inputting data. Among these, the call button l6 is used to instruct the transfer of the telephone number displayed on the display section 15 & to the operation section 12 side. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of signal transfer between the card 15 and the operating section 12.

The card l5 of this embodiment is an optical type that transfers signals without contact. -tj includes 10 light emitting elements 18a corresponding to the numbers O to 9 and one light emitting element 18b for outputting a line connection command signal. On the other hand, the card arrangement section 14 includes ten light receiving elements 19a corresponding to each light emitting element 18a of the card 15, and one light receiving element 19b corresponding to the light emitting element 18b for receiving a line connection command signal. It is provided. Further, this card arrangement portion l4 is provided with a microswitch 20 for detecting that the power card 15 is attached, and when this microswitch 20 is pressed down due to the attachment of the card 15, each of the above-mentioned light receiving elements 19 in standby mode. In the above configuration, when making a call using the card 15, the display section 15a is displayed while the card 15 is attached to the card placement section l4, or before the card 15 is attached to the card placement section l4. , search for the person you want to call and its telephone number, and place the call on the display section 15a. When the call button l6 is pressed with the card 15 attached to the card placement section 14, a line connection command signal is first output by the light emission of the light emitting element 18b, and then a display is displayed by the light emission of the light emitting element 18a. Part 1
The telephone numbers displayed on 5a are sequentially transferred to the operating section 12, and from this operating section 12 are sent to the CPUI. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the facsimile machine in this case. When the facsimile machine is in standby mode, the cpui periodically refers to the status of the card placement unit 14, and when the microswitch 20 is pressed, the card l5
Detects the attachment of the And the call button l on card 15
6 is pressed and a line connection command signal is input from the power cord 15 (S1). The CPUI controls the NCU 9 to bring it into a line connection state (S2).

Next, the CPUI analyzes the numbers that are sequentially input following the line connection command message 8 (S3), and stores these numbers in the RAM 3 in sequence. By doing (S5
). The telephone number stored in the RAM 3 is called and sent to the telephone line 10 to perform a calling operation (S6). In this way, the line is connected without operating the handset or on-hook button, and the call is made using the card 15. You can make calls. Particularly, in the structure of the fifth embodiment, since each light receiving element 19 of the card arrangement section 14 goes into a standby state when the card 15 is installed, malfunctions caused by external light can be prevented. Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to communication devices other than facsimile devices. Further, a configuration using a card other than an optical type may be used. Furthermore, the storage medium is not limited to what is called a card, but can be widely applied as long as it has a phone number storage function and is portable. [Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, the line connection operation is automatically executed based on the line connection command signal input from the storage medium, so the line can be connected without operating the handset or on-hook button. This has the effect of greatly simplifying user operations.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the specific structure of the operating section in the same embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of signal transfer between the card and the operating section in the same embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the facsimile machine in the same embodiment. 1...CPU. 2...ROM, 3...RAM, 6...recording section, 7...reading section, 1l...telephone, 12...operation section, 14...card placement section, 15...・Card, 16...Light-emitting button, 18a, 18b...Light-emitting element, 19a, 19
b...Photodetector, 20...Micro switch.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A communication device in which a storage medium having a telephone number storage function is attached to an input section, and telephone number information from the storage medium is input to make a call operation, wherein the input section is attached to the storage medium. A communication device comprising means for adding a line connection command signal to telephone number information to be transferred to a third party, and a control means for automatically executing a line connection operation by receiving the line connection command signal. .